Gear Set Up On Road Bike
I set the bike up on a turbo trainer or in a stand so it s level then run the straight line from the centre of the bottom bracket.
Gear set up on road bike. Turning clockwise will increase the gap anti clockwise will close it. However making changes can make a big difference for your enjoyment and performance either transforming your ride if you struggle on hills or making your cycling more efficient. A bike leant up against the wall is easy to work on but if you want to do more extensive bike setup work such as adjusting the gears then a workstand can make working on the bike a lot easier. Adjust until there is about.
A workstand elevates the bike off the ground so you have easier access to it from both sides and the wheels and gears can spin freely. How to road bike gear shifters work. Common gear ratios are 39t or 42t for the inner ring and 52t or 53t for the outer. With the bike in the highest gear the upper jockey wheel should run just clear of the cassette.